Immigration and Integration

News Release: Senators Urge Governments to Better Manage Canada’s International Student Program

The Honourable Sabi Marwah, Senator Ratna Omidvar, Senator Yuen Pau Woo, and Senator Hassan Yussuff September 20, 2023 immigration, international students

To help strengthen the integrity of Canada’s international student program, the discussion paper recommends actions that the federal, provincial, and territorial governments can take.

SOCI Committee Visits the East Coast to Study the Temporary Migrant Worker Program

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada September 19, 2023 immigration, SOCI, temporary foreign workers

A delegation from the Senate Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology visited P.E.I. and New Brunswick to learn about the temporary migrant worker program.

Strengthening the Integrity of Canada’s International Student Program

The Honourable Sabi Marwah, Senator Ratna Omidvar, Senator Yuen Pau Woo, and Senator Hassan Yussuff September 18, 2023 immigration, international students

Canada must come to terms with a complex set of integrity challenges to its international student program, according to a newly released report by the Honourable Sabi Marwah, Senator Omidvar, Senator Woo and Senator Yussuff.

CPAC Documentaries: Becoming Canadian

Senator Ratna Omidvar CPAC July 7, 2023 Citizenship, Diversity, immigration, inclusion, refugees

Senator Omidvar took part in a CPAC documentary that explores the origins and future of Canadian citizenship.

Statement for the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism: Remembering Air India Flight 182

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 22, 2023 Air India, immigration

Senator Omidvar gave a statement to mark the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism.

Statement for World Refugee Day 2023

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 20, 2023 human trafficking, immigration, refugees, World Refugee Day

Senator Omidvar gave a statement for World Refugee Day.

What is the Government Doing to Increase the Housing Supply?

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 15, 2023 Economy, immigration

Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold about the impact of large-scale immigration on higher housing prices

Russian Political Prisoner Vladimir Kara-Murza Should Receive Honorary Canadian Citizenship

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 13, 2023 Citizenship, corruption, Democracy, human rights, Sanctions, Ukraine

Senator Omidvar spoke in support of the motion that the Senate bestow the title “honorary Canadian citizen” on Vladimir Kara-Murza and call for his immediate release.

Is the Government Working with Regional Partners to Protect LGBTQ2+ People in Uganda?

Senator Ratna Omidvar Senate of Canada June 8, 2023 human rights, immigration, refugees

Senator Omidvar asked Senator Gold if the government will consider a special refugee program that goes beyond the existing numbers of the current immigration plan.

MPs say Russian Activist Vladimir Kara-Murza Should be Given Honorary Citizenship

Dylan Robertson The Canadian Press June 2, 2023 Citizenship, corruption, Democracy, human rights, Ukraine

In this excerpt from The Canadian Press, Senator Omidvar calls for Russian political prisoner Vladimir Kara-Murza to be granted honorary Canadian citizenship.